From Cairo: Fayoum Wadi Al-Hitan & Wadi El Rayan Jeep Safari Day Trip

Travel from Cairo to Fayoum
and switch to a 4x4 jeep

After pickup from your hotel in the Cairo or Giza area, travel to Fayoum in a private air-conditioned vehicle. On arrival, switch to a 4x4 vehicle and begin your desert adventure.

Your first stop is Tunis Village, set on a hill overlooking a vast saltwater lake and the desert beyond. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and pottery workshops, it offers sweeping views across the lake.

Explore Lake Qarun and the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls

Continue to Lake Qarun, Egypt's third-largest lake and one of the oldest natural lakes, and take in the lakeside scenery and surrounding desert. Then head to Wadi El Rayan, home to Egypt's largest waterfall. Take photos of this rare waterfall in the middle of the desert and relax by the lake.

See whale fossils at Wadi Al-Hitan

Venture deep into the Western Desert to Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Whale fossils around 40 million years old let you see traces of prehistoric marine life up close.

Enjoy a jeep safari and sandboarding
and stop at the Magic Lake

Enjoy a desert safari over the sand dunes and try sandboarding. After visiting the Magic Lake, return to your hotel in Cairo by vehicle to end the day.

※ Desert wildlife such as gazelles lives in the wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.
※ The itinerary is for reference only, and the order of visits may change depending on local conditions.